England pip India by 9 runs to take 1-0 lead

The Indians conceded as many as 38 runs in the final two overs with Ishant Sharma and Bhuvneshwar Kumar giving away 20 and 18 runs respectively. The late flourish by England proved costly for the hosts.

Image:India's Suresh Raina celebrates with teammates after dismissing England's Alastair Cook during the first ODI cricket match in Rajkot on Friday.